Professional Development and Business Communication Reflection Report

This report is a reflection on a professional development and business communication course. It covers key aspects such as the importance of communication in the workplace, including interpersonal skills, visual communication, and effective writing. The report highlights the significance of these skills for professional success, emphasizing their role in building relationships, conveying information clearly, and delivering effective presentations. It also discusses the importance of reflective writing, research, and business writing skills, as well as team effectiveness. The student reflects on how these concepts have enhanced their understanding of the professional world and how they plan to apply this knowledge in their future career, emphasizing the development of skills like public speaking and presentation abilities. The reflection concludes with an emphasis on the importance of continuous development and the acquisition of various skills essential for a successful professional journey, including references to relevant academic sources.

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Reflection
This reflection has been based on the Professional development and Business communication
in which discussion will be made regarding the different aspects which have been learned
during the course. I have developed knowledge regarding the different aspects in this course
which have contributed towards my knowledge and will help me in future. This assessment
has been done in different weeks for developing knowledge of the different concepts of the
business environment which results in the development of the individual at professional as
well as personal level. I will be able to perform the roles and responsibilities assigned in the
future in a better manner.
I have gained knowledge of the communication and business foundation. This has helped me
in understanding the role played by communication in performing the roles and
responsibilities assigned to a professional. Communication is essential for the exchange of
the information and flow of the information in a better manner. I have learned about the role
of communication in performing the tasks in a better manner and establishing healthy
relationships with the different individuals. I will apply the knowledge gained for meeting the
objectives of the professional life (Porarinsdottir, 2012).
Another aspect which has been discussed in this course is interpersonal skills. Interpersonal
skills are those skills which are used by an individual for interacting with others in a proper
manner. I have understood the role of interpersonal skills in shaping the personality of the
individual. This skill will help me in attaining the goals in a better way. It is required for
solving the problems faced at the professional level. I will apply interpersonal skills for
dealing with the problems faced at professional and personal level. I will apply the
knowledge gained for enhancing my interpersonal skills. I will use this knowledge for
developing a positive behavior towards the different aspects of life (SSG, 2014).

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Visual communication is another aspect which has been covered in the course which is an
important element. In the visual communication process, communication is done with the
help of a visual aid. Communication is done with the use of the symbols and imagery. An
individual can share the ideas and information and the others can read and view the ideas and
information with the help of visual aids. I have learned the importance of visual
communication as the use of visual communication will help me in saving time, clarity is
maintained while delivering the message, sharing consistent experience and retention of the
information is done in a better manner (Derntl, 2014).
I have learned the role of the writing process and writing academically and written
communication is important as it ensures that the information is communicated in a clear
manner. Writing skills create an impact on the success in the professional life. In the
professional and personal file, it is vital to communicate in a better manner for ensuring that
information is communication efficiently and effectively. I need to develop effective writing
skills for ensuring that I will be able to communicate with different individuals in the
professional life in a better manner. I have learned that one must develop writing skills for
ensuring that one is capable of interacting with others properly (Dolan, 2016).
Oral presentation and public speaking is another important element which contributes
towards the professional development of the individual. I have learned that oral presentation
and public speaking skills are required while performing the roles assigned. As a
professional, I will have to give presentations and speeches among a large number of people
and for this, I need to enhance my public speaking and oral presentation skills (Warnock,
2008). One must be fluent in communicating information or sharing information for
enhancing the flow of information and making sure that information is passed on in an
effective manner. I will focus on developing my public speaking and oral presentation skills

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for ensuring that I can share information and communicate in a better manner (Urzua and
Vasques, 2008).
Another aspect discussed in the course is reflective writing. Reflective writing can be
explained as the providing an overview of the aspects learned and impact of the learning on
the individual. I have developed the knowledge of the manner in which reflections are
written. I have learned the importance of reflection writing as this helps in the discussing the
learning which I have gained from the execution of a course or enrollment in a course. As a
professional, one must collect and analyze information collected from conducting a research.
Professional needs knowledge of different aspects of the business environment and this can
be gained with the help of the collection and analysis of the research information. I have
learned that knowledge of the various aspects of the business environment can be developed
with the help of conducting a research activity for gathering relevant data. I have learned how
to present the research information for communicating the information with the others in
professional life (Billett, 2010).
Business writing is essential for a professional as a professional need to develop business
writing skills. For the attainment of the knowledge of the business aspects, there is a need to
develop business writing skills. Effective writing acts as an effective tool of the business
environment which helps in presenting the business information in a better manner. Being a
successful professional, I need to develop business writing skills for presenting information
in different formats. Team effectiveness is essential for business as promoting and ensuring
team effectiveness will help in enhancing the performance and attainment of the goals. I have
developed knowledge of the role of team effectiveness which will help me in professional life
for developing a better team for performing the operations of the business (Helyer, 2010).
Thus, at the end of the reflection it can be concluded that as a professional, one needs to
develop various skills for performing the role assigned in a better manner. I have developed

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knowledge of different aspects which are crucial for a professional. These aspects include
interpersonal skills, visual communication, reflective writing, public speaking and oral
presentation, analysis, and presentation of the research information, business writing and role
of team effectiveness.

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References
Billett, S., 2010, “Subjectivity, self and personal agency in learning through and for work”,
The Sage Handbook of Workplace Learning, Sage Publications, London, pp. 60-72.
Derntl, M., 2014, “Basics of research paper writing and publishing”, Int. J. Technology
Enhanced Learning, Vol. 6, No. 2.
Dolan, B., 2016, “Effective Presentation Skill”, Post Docs.
Helyer, R., 2010, “The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook”, Palgrave
Macmillan, Basingstoke.
Porarinsdottir,P. I., 2012, “The Importance Of Interpersonal Skills Training For Future
Project Managers”, Reykjavik University.
SSG, 2014, “Visual Communication”, SSG.
Urzua, A., and Vasques, C., 2008, “Reflection and professional identity in teachers’
futureoriented discourse”, Teaching and Teacher Education, 24(7), 1935-1946.
Warnock, G., 2008, “Reflecting on principles of professionalism”, Canadian Journal of
Surgery, 51(2), 84-85.